Psalm 137:3-4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a strange land?

Psalm 137:3-4 (NIV)

3 for there our captors asked us for songs,
    our tormentors demanded songs of joy;
    they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”

4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord
    while in a foreign land?

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Big Idea: We are no longer in captivity. We can always sing. Jesus HAS defeated all our enemies. We are no longer tormented. The cross has the final word.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI1E6s-5hVI

Sing a little louder in the presence of my enemy.

Genesis 1:11 - whose seed is in itself

Big idea: You're God's seed capable of producing and should produce Godly fruit.

Biblical Supporting Scripture: 1 Peter 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.

Acts 12:5 - Don't Give Up On Your Prayers

All that the scripture says is that “prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.” The words “without ceasing” here come from the Greek word “ektenes” (ek-ten-ace’). That is not the same word that is used in I Thess. 5:17 and elsewhere, where we are told to “pray without ceasing.”

Establish a Prosperous Soul - Lesson 1 (Greg Mohr)

3 John 2 (NKJV) Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.

Prosper defined: Succeed in business affairs; have a good journey

A good journey is NOT consistently being sick or broke.

"Just as" Kingdom prosperity is equivalent (in direct proportion) = degree of soul prosperity.

It is a mathematical formula.

Lottery, gambling not kingdom prosperity – attempting to get physical prosperity without soul prosperity.

Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV) Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.

An unrestful soul is an unprosperous soul.

Mark 4:19 and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

When covenant is established, promises are sure!

Genesis 17:24New King James Version (NKJV)

24 Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin.

Sunday School Lesson for October 25, 2015: Trusting in the Spirit (Acts 11:1-18)

Christian Standard Sunday School Lesson

Acts 11:2 NKJV—And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him,

Religious, Self-righteous folks will always contend with the move of the Spirit.

These people were born again, but they had not yet received the revelation that Christianity was different than Judaism and that people did not have to be circumcised to be saved.

Many Christians today do not fully understand that salvation is by belief in Jesus only, apart from any works of our own. Ephesians 2:8-9

Spiritual Maturity - Biblical Definition

I Corinthians 14:20 (NKJV) Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature. Spiritual Maturity def 1 - adult in understanding Spiritual Maturity def 2 - no malice; no ill will towards others I Corinthians 2:6 (NKJV) However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. Spiritual Maturity def 3 - not carnal or worldly (wisdom of this age), but biblically wise. Philippians 3:15 (NKJV) Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you. Spiritual Maturity def 4 - having the mind of Christ Luke 8:14 (NKJV) Now the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity. Spiritual Maturity def 5 - not overly concerned with cares, riches, and pleasures of life,

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